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Hunting with the Bow and Arrow
Hunting with the Bow and Arrow
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Though very reserved, he was kindly, honest, cleanly, and trustworthy. More than this, he had a superior philosophy of life, and a high moral standard.
By degrees I learned to speak his dialect, and spent many hours in his company. He told us the folk lore of his tribe. More than forty myths or animal stories of his have been recorded and preserved. They are as interesting as the stories of Uncle Remus. The escapades of wildcat, the lion, the grizzly bear, the bluejay, the lizard, and the coyote are as full of excitement and comedy as any fairy story.
He knew the history and use of everything in the outdoor world. He spoke the language of the animals. He taught me to make bows and arrows, how to shoot them, and how to hunt, Indian fashion. He was a wonderful companion in the woods, and many days and nights we journeyed together.
After he had been with us three years we took him back to his own country. But he
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Hunting with the Bow and Arrow is the only detailed account of the Yahi Indian Ishi's woodcraft, shooting style, and hunting skills, told from the unique perspective of his personal physician, Dr Pope.
The book is replete with Dr Pope's wit and wisdom. His writing is so skilled as to make the reader feel that he is afield with the great bowhunter. There are many photographs, but, more impressive, many of Dr Pope's original drawings to admire.
An excellent read, whether or not you are a bowhunter!
The book is replete with Dr Pope's wit and wisdom. His writing is so skilled as to make the reader feel that he is afield with the great bowhunter. There are many photographs, but, more impressive, many of Dr Pope's original drawings to admire.
An excellent read, whether or not you are a bowhunter!
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"Hunting With the Bow and Arrow" is a true story about a doctor (Saxton Pope) and a Yana Indian “Ishi”. Ishi was found as the last remaining tribesman, brought ill to the doctor. They became friends. Ishi teaches the doctor forest-lore, hunting and bow-craft.
It’s possibly a bit heavy on the archery for someone not interested (but if you are even better). It also gives insight into traditional hunting methods. The initial (true) story about finding Ishi is absolutely fascinating, and overall the book is interesting, yet easy to read.
It’s possibly a bit heavy on the archery for someone not interested (but if you are even better). It also gives insight into traditional hunting methods. The initial (true) story about finding Ishi is absolutely fascinating, and overall the book is interesting, yet easy to read.
12/10/2010
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